Former school board president Allen Miller to run for Olympia City Council

Local attorney Allen T. Miller has announced his candidacy for Olympia City Council Position 5.

Miller, who owns a law practice, served on the Olympia School Board from 2008-2015, including board president in 2010-2011.

His goals are to “create a more beautiful, economically diverse and environmentally sustainable state capital city,” according to a campaign announcement. Priorities will include public safety, environmental protection and economic development while addressing issues such as homelessness, housing, public infrastructure and downtown parking.

Miller worked on the 2015 campaigns to pass the Olympia Metropolitan Parks District and Olympia school bond and levy.

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Position 5 is currently held by Councilwoman Julie Hankins, who has not yet decided whether she will seek re-election.

So far, Miller will face one challenger in the race: First-time candidate and local veterinary oncologist Lisa Parshley, who is running on a progressive platform that encourages small business growth, diversity in city policies and practices while addressing climate change, and promoting a vibrant downtown.